A Guide on Insulation Removals

Do you plan to remove your home insulation? That may seem like an odd question. However, several situations could compel you to remove your home insulation. For instance, you might want to upgrade the current insulation if it has damages that affect its functionality. Here are some considerations to make when removing your home insulation. 

Determine the need for an upgrade 

Insulation is one of the critical aspects of your home. Well-fitted insulation helps increase your home's energy efficiency, reducing your dependence on artificial heating. Also, insulation helps improve the durability of the AC system since it does not have to overwork when heating or cooling your home. 

Therefore, you should consider upgrading your insulation. Below are some insights to help you as you upgrade your insulation:

• Determine your home's R-value to establish appropriate insulation.
• Choose suitable insulation for your home. For instance, roll insulation suits your attic joists, while batting insulation is ideal for the walls.
• Examine the quality of insulation. As a best practice, consider reputable brands with a long warranty.
• Assess your property to establish the volume of insulation needed. This way, you can save costs by making a bulk purchase.

Hire a professional insulation removalist 

Many homeowners enjoy DIY home improvement projects. Nevertheless, you should hire an insulation removal company to remove and install insulation. Insulation removalists have the skills and technical expertise needed to remove insulation safely.

If you attempt to remove your old insulation, there is a probability that you could develop severe medical conditions if it contains toxic substances. Insulation removalists will inspect the insulation for contaminants such as mould.

If contaminants are present, insulation removalists have safety gear such as goggles, suits or overalls, boots, and respirators that help filter out contaminants as they remove your insulation. This allows them to safely remove your old insulation.

Insulation is often installed in tight spaces like your attic. Your insulation removalist is best placed to work in these dangerous areas. For example, they can use specialised vacuum cleaners to remove the insulation. If this is not possible, the removalists wear a safety harness to protect them from falls as they remove the insulation. 

In most cases, you will want to continue living on the property as you remove and install insulation. However, insulation fibres could land on your furniture, curtains, walls and clothes, making the property uninhabitable. Your insulation removalists pull out all the stops to contain these fibres. For example, they could cover furniture and appliances with plastic sheeting to prevent contamination. 

An insulation removal company should help you with your insulation removal and upgrade project. When hiring an insulation removalist, conduct due diligence to ensure they have the technical expertise, licensing and insurance coverage needed to execute the project. At Insulation Removals, we are your trusted partner when it comes to insulation removal and installation. Contact our reputable and experienced team for timely and professional insulation removals.